Psychological survey of students in relationto their professional orientation

Purpose: to determine the pupil’s needs of vocational guidance;

Target groups:teachers and trainers/policy makers,researchers;

Evaluator’s remarks:

The tools used for diagnostics of personal characteristics andpreferences towards a certain type of career are standardizedand adapted to the concrete socio-cultural environment. Theirreliability and prognostic validity is proven;

The statistical analysis and reports based on the survey providevaluable information about the 12-

14 age group;

A matter of special interest is the comparative analysis of theresults of the pupils from the countries participating in theproject, which is unique in its nature;

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The survey has been implemented correctly, according to thehighest professional and ethical standards.

The construction of the sample size and its sectoral and territorialdistribution provides for accumulation of data that could be considerednationally representative in terms of survey’s goals and objectives;

The organization of the information is very neat and thenavigation through the different sections of the site is easy;

The site provides a quick, easy and convenient access to all ofits parts;

The design gives an air of freshness and positiveness;

Good usage of screen space and a nice balance among theseparate website elements.

Set of CDs for vocational guidance of pupils

Purpose: to develop flexible and user-friendly guidance tools that willhelp pupils make informed choice for their future personal andvocational development;

Target groups:pupils, teachers and trainers;

Evaluators’ remarks

(BG, TR, RO):

The appearance of CDs is attractive for students; the CDs aredesigned for students to take a look for attractive appearance, eventhough they don’t be aware of the content;

The method used is very successful as the presentation includes visualand written information support;

Profession Guidance part is broadly prepared, the information is clearand plain and easily understandable for the students;

In the content of the CD, the information about professions

is given indetails; the presentations are fulfilling for the users;

Set of CDs for vocational guidance of pupils

(2)

Evaluators’ remarks (2):

In terms of visually and auditory effects video presentations havepositive and lasting effects on users. In vocal presentation decentvoice is used for intonation. It would be more interesting for users ifan appropriate song is used on the background;

The multimedia application allows for minimum user interference; it iscompatible with different multimedia public kiosks for furtherdissemination;

There is an optimal balance between resolution and video compressionwhich allows for convenience and broad distribution of information;the navigation is convenient and user-oriented.

The films can be enriched by people working in professions.

Methodology for training of pupils in softcompetences

Purpose:development of soft competences which will enhance theeffect of the applied vocational guidance methodology;

Target groups:pupils, teachers and trainers;

Evaluator’s remarks:

The methodology is designed in format of group dynamic training andintegrates traditional and interactive information and trainingapproaches;

It is consistent with the target group profile, which is homogeneous interms of age,

education,level of development,interests,

goals andmotivation;

The content is oriented to the pupils’ needs which are determined withpreliminary survey;